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JAMB Government 1994 Question 21

Question 21

Pre-colonial Political Systems

Which of the following traditional Nigerian societies practised the system of checks and balances?

  1. A.Tiv
  2. B.Yoruba
  3. C.Hausa
  4. D.Igbo
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Answer: B (Yoruba)

Explanation

In the old Oyo (Yoruba) system, the Alaafin was checked by the Oyomesi, who were in turn checked by the Ogboni. This is a classic example of checks and balances.